Leil Selichot 6746 / סליחות 10506
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10506 occurs after nightfall on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 6743 | 23 Elul 10503 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6744 | 20 Elul 10504 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6745 | 21 Elul 10505 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6746 | 23 Elul 10506 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6747 | 25 Elul 10507 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6748 | 20 Elul 10508 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6749 | 23 Elul 10509 | ||
| Leil Selichot 6750 | 23 Elul 10510 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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